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Ballet Des Moines’ “The Nutcracker”: A performance that is “uniquely Grinnell”

To put on a ballet production is a feat. It demands countless hours of rehearsal, organizing and seamless coordination between dancers and crew. When Ballet Des Moines decided to tour a full production of “The Nutcracker” in Iowa with 30 young community dancers from Grinnell, the complexity was greatly magnified. The production represents a collaboration between Ballet Des Moines, Grinnell College’s Office of Community Partnerships, the Grinnell…Grinnell · Grinnell Read Article

From specialty pizzas to TikTok fame, local pizzeria Pagliai’s does it the Pag’s way since 1957

Since 2020, Joey Pagliai, 40, has built up a fanbase for Pagliai’s Grinnell through TikTok, slicing pizza with a katana sword, perfecting the art of the pickle pizza and keeping up with the latest trends the Pagliai’s way. This past year, Pagliai’s Grinnell has gone viral on TikTok, hitting nearly 3 million views on their most popular post. Joey and his wife, Haylee, took ownership of the business in 2017. Since then, Pagliai’s has seen substan…TikTok · Grinnell Read Article

SGA focuses on equity, meeting student needs past semester

At the Grinnell Student Government Association’s (SGA) Winter Preparedness Event, students waited in a line stretching out the door. SGA members decked out in festive headbands handed out 200 blankets, 100 beanies, 100 fuzzy socks and 100 metal insulated cups, as well as cookies and hot cocoa. SGA president Keanu Yamanaka `26 estimated that over 300 students attended the Dec. 3 event. For Yamanaka, giving out winter essentials is just one way …Grinnell · Grinnell Read Article

Quality Initiative proposes sweeping reforms to redistribute advising loads and improve technology

On the day before the add/drop period, Elaine Marzluff, chair of the faculty and professor of chemistry, spent 30 minutes clicking through student profiles one by one, checking which courses her 20 advisees had been assigned and which they had been cut from. There was no button to generate a report or summary. “I would have that 30 minutes back to email my advisees,” said Marzluff, if she had the ability to generate a report. “Instead, it feels …Chemistry · Grinnell Read Article

Substance abuse concerns persist at Grinnell College, attempts at harm reduction remain contested

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Grinnell College considers modifying academic honesty process as number of cases rise

The number of academic honesty cases have more than doubled those in previous years. In response to this increase, the Committee on Academic Standing is reviewing the current academic honesty process with the goal of instituting substantial changes for the 2026-27 academic year. Elaine Marzluff, chair of faculty, said that for a long time, Grinnell averaged around 20 academic honesty cases per semester. According to Andrea Tracy, the chair of co…Grinnell · Grinnell Read Article

Low voter turnout gives more power to fewer people

Poweshiek County saw another year of historically low voter turnouts, even though local elections are where the decisions that affect everyday life are made. City councils, school boards and county officials decide how our tax dollars are spent, how roads are maintained, how schools are funded and how emergency services operate. In the Nov. 4, 2025 city and school election, 26.82 percent of the registered voters in Poweshiek County showed up at …Voter Turnout · Poweshiek County Read Article

Dining Services fields hundreds of student comments annually, seeks more engagement

When students exit the Marketplace dining hall, a bulletin board displays their handwritten feedback cards alongside responses from dining services staff. These exchanges represent just one channel through which Grinnell College Dining Services receives and responds to student input while navigating constraints of budget and physical space. Scott Turley, who became interim director of dining services in June following the departure of Jeanette M…Grinnell · Grinnell Read Article

Comprehensive fee for 2026-27 academic year lowest increase in recorded history, breaks $90,000

The Grinnell Board of Trustees has approved a 2.5 percent increase to the comprehensive fee for the 2026-27 school year, raising it to $91,938. An all-campus memo from Germaine Gross, vice president for finance and treasurer of Grinnell College, stated that “this is the lowest annual increase in the comprehensive fee since the College began keeping records 67 years ago.” This news comes after Grinnell College administration successfully lobbied…Grinnell · Grinnell Read Article

Grinnell College, student union reach agreement over compensation changes for short-term workers

The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (UGSDW) and Grinnell College have reached an agreement to end a dispute over compensation changes for Reunion and other short-term summer student workers. The agreement was approved by UGSDW members on Saturday, Dec. 6. The dispute began in spring 2025 when the College told Reunion and other short-term summer student workers that they would no longer receive complimentary room and board. Short-term wo…Grinnell · Grinnell Read Article

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Ballet Des Moines’ “The Nutcracker”: A performance that is “uniquely Grinnell”

From specialty pizzas to TikTok fame, local pizzeria Pagliai’s does it the Pag’s way since 1957

SGA focuses on equity, meeting student needs past semester

Quality Initiative proposes sweeping reforms to redistribute advising loads and improve technology

Substance abuse concerns persist at Grinnell College, attempts at harm reduction remain contested

Grinnell College considers modifying academic honesty process as number of cases rise

Low voter turnout gives more power to fewer people

Dining Services fields hundreds of student comments annually, seeks more engagement

Comprehensive fee for 2026-27 academic year lowest increase in recorded history, breaks $90,000

Grinnell College, student union reach agreement over compensation changes for short-term workers

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Ballet Des Moines’ “The Nutcracker”: A performance that is “uniquely Grinnell”

From specialty pizzas to TikTok fame, local pizzeria Pagliai’s does it the Pag’s way since 1957

SGA focuses on equity, meeting student needs past semester

Quality Initiative proposes sweeping reforms to redistribute advising loads and improve technology

Substance abuse concerns persist at Grinnell College, attempts at harm reduction remain contested

Grinnell College considers modifying academic honesty process as number of cases rise

Low voter turnout gives more power to fewer people

Dining Services fields hundreds of student comments annually, seeks more engagement

Comprehensive fee for 2026-27 academic year lowest increase in recorded history, breaks $90,000

Grinnell College, student union reach agreement over compensation changes for short-term workers

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